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Patent GB-2451540-A (GB)
Title: An upright vacuum cleaner
Inventor: YOO DONG-HUN
IPC: A47L5/32
Filed: 2008-05-27
Abstract: An upright vacuum cleaner includes a sterilising unit 40. The sterilising unit includes a hot air circulating duct 44 and an air passage switch 42. The hot air circulating duct 44 is disposed between a motor chamber 13 and an air inflow part 19 of a dust separating unit 16 to guide air from the motor chamber 13 to the air inflow part 19. The air passage switch 42 is disposed where the air inflow part 19, a suction hose 30 and the hot air circulating duct 44 intersect. The air passage switch 42 is movable between a cleaning position and a sterilising position to switch the flow of air. The cleaning position being a position that blocks the flow between the air inflow part 19 and the hot air circulating duct 44 and the sterilising position being a position that blocks flow between the air inflow part 19 and the suction hose 30. The air passage switch may include a manifold and a rotary actuator.
Patent GB-2461039-A (GB)
Title: Mobile over-door hook with magnet
Inventor: AMIRAM MEIR
IPC: A47G25/08
Filed: 2008-06-17
Abstract: A mobile support 100 is disclosed for hanging objects on upright walls having an exposed top (e.g. doors, refrigerators). The support 100 comprises a lever portion 3 and at least one magnet 12, located in or near the upper end 3a of the lever, and a protrusion 11 which is supported on the top 14 of the wall or door. The magnet 12 increases the load carrying ability of the support 100. The magnet 12 may be cylindrical and held within a hole in the back of the support 100. There may be a hook 15 on the support 100. Two or more supports may be connected together in a modular fashion.
Patent GB-2462436-A (GB)
Title: Restraining device for vertical blinds having opening jaws
Inventor: MALONE DAVID
IPC: A47H19/00
Filed: 2008-08-06
Abstract: A restraining device for vertical blinds may be fixed to a window reveal. Said device may comprise a pair of clamp like means 3 and 4 which may be pivotally connected together. Said clamp means may be opened and said blinds may then be placed between said jaws which may then be closed as in Figure 3 holding said blinds therein. A spring 5 may be provided to urge said clamps to a closed position. More than one device may be fitted per side of each reveal.
Patent GB-2449834-A (GB)
Title: Identity and access management framework
Inventor: NGUYEN THINH
IPC: G06F21/00
Filed: 2008-10-17
Abstract: A method for authenticating a user involves receiving a request from the user to access a resource, where the resource is associated with at least one authentication requirement, determining a trust level associated with access to the resource, obtaining user credentials based on the trust level associated with the resource, selecting an authentication method for authenticating the user based on the trust level associated with the resource, generating user authentication information based on the trust level associated with the resource and the user credentials obtained, where user authentication information relates to the user's environment while accessing the resource, sending the user authentication information to the resource, and granting access to the resource, if the user authentication information meets the at least one authentication requirement of the resource.
Patent GB-2455438-A (GB)
Title: An iron holder
Inventor: PAN CHIENCHIH
IPC: D06F79/02
Filed: 2008-12-08
Abstract: The iron holder includes a base 100 and an insulation board 200 for supporting the iron. The base is in a revolving relationship with the insulation board. An angle adjusting unit 300 is arranged between the insulation board and the base for adjusting the revolving angle of the insulation board relative to the base. The insulation board may be pivotally connected to the base with the angle adjusting unit including a sliding device 320 which forms a sliding-connection relationship with the insulation board. A step stool or seat 310 with at least one step may be fixed on the base. The sliding device may abut 321 against the step of the step stool. A flange of the insulation board may have a slide track 330 for the sliding device 320 to connect. The insulation board may be adjusted to a preferred angle for a user to lay the iron on.
Patent GB-2466815-A (GB)
Title: A trouser length adjuster
Inventor: HOBBINS ALEXANDER PEYTON
IPC: A41D1/06
Filed: 2009-01-08
Abstract: A trouser length adjuster 1 comprises an adjustable strap 2 which is connected at each end by a pad 3, 4 which attaches to the fabric of the trouser. The length of the strap is adjustable by means of a clip 5. The attachable pad 3, 4 is preferably at least partially formed of a hook and loop material and adapted to attach to cooperating hook and loop parts (5, 6 figure 2) attached to or integral with the inside of the trouser leg. In use, the attachable parts are attached to the inside of the trouser leg and, by adjusting the length of the strap 2, the relative distance between the parts is varied, and therefore the lowermost part of the trouser, the hem, is raised or lower to a correct height for the user.
Patent GB-2458571-A (GB)
Title: Segmenting 3D seismic data
Inventor: ANDERSEN JAHN OTTO NAESGAARD
IPC: G01V1/28
Filed: 2009-03-25
Abstract: Visualizing region growing in 3D voxel volumes relates to generating a 3D scene having a plurality of voxels for representing a volume data set of seismic data collected from the oilfield. A segmentation algorithm is defined for segmenting the volume data within the 3D scene, the segmentation algorithm compares a predetermined threshold to an attribute of a voxel of the plurality of voxels. A control parameter associated with the attribute for controlling the segmentation algorithm is defined which can be adjusted to guide the segmentation algorithm in segmenting the volume data set to generate a visualized geobody which can then be displayed.
Patent GB-2470225-A (GB)
Title: Contactless microenvironment sensor
Inventor: STEINBERG MATTHEW DAVID
IPC: G01N17/00
Filed: 2009-05-15
Abstract: A wireless apparatus for contactless determination of physical and electrochemical microenvironment parameters in aggregate materials 103 such as cement, mortar, concrete (steel reinforced), sand and soil comprises at least one sensing device 101 and one reading device 102. The sensor is used to monitor corrosion of materials and includes a receiving antenna, electrode array, voltage source, adjustable current source and unique identification number such that plural sensors may be wirelessly interrogated. Typically, electrical resistance may be measured.
Patent GB-2456974-A (GB)
Title: Valve made from two materials and writing utensil wtih retractable tip incorporating same
Inventor: HAYES CHRISTOPHER JOHN
IPC: B43K8/02
Filed: 2008-01-14
Abstract: A valve (44) includes a first valve portion made from a first material, the first valve portion including a body (26), a door (64), and an inner hinge (112) pivotably connecting the body to the door, the body including a first opening at a first end and a second opening at a second end opposite the first end, and a circumferential recess disposed in the second end, wherein the inner hinge pivotably connects the door to the body at the first end and a second valve portion made from a second material, the second valve portion including an inner seal disposed in the circumferential recess, the inner seal including a circumferential ridge extending inwardly, the second valve portion further including a door seal disposed on the first end of the body.
Patent GB-2458837-A (GB)
Title: System and method for single-carrier space-frequency block coded transmission over frequency selective and fast fading channels
Inventor: BAR-NESS YEHESKEL
IPC: H04B7/06
Filed: 2007-12-21
Abstract: A single carrier transmission scheme which utilizes space-frequency block coding and frequency domain equalization (SF-SCFDE) is proposed for frequency selective and fast fading channel. It is shown that employing this technique in slow fading environment depicts the same performance as that obtained with space-time coding scheme. However, in the more difficult fast fading channels, the proposed scheme exhibits much better performance.
Patent GB-2460561-A (GB)
Title: Fuel engine load servo device
Inventor: HONG L V
IPC: B60W10/06
Filed: 2007-09-21
Abstract: A fuel engine load servo device comprises a permanent magnet motor which has a first rotor and a second rotor, the first rotor being directly connected to the output shaft of the fuel engine, the second rotor being directly connected to the driving shaft, and the first rotor and the second rotor transmitting power each other by electromagnetic coupling, wherein the fuel engine load servo device also having a servo driver which controls the electromagnetic torque between the first rotor and the second rotor according to setting condition, so as to control the torque loading of the fuel engine and the output torque of the driving shaft; a speed/ position sensor disposed on the first rotor shaft, a position sensor disposed on the second rotor shaft, and an electric slip ring disposed on the rotor shaft of the coils to connect the coils with the servo driver. The invention can make the engine always operate on the optimal fuel consumption curve and output maximal power on same fuel consumption.
Patent GB-2473253-A (GB)
Title: Catheter bag holding pouch with a window
Inventor: DEE IRENE PAMELA
IPC: A61F5/44
Filed: 2009-09-07
Abstract: Disclosed is a catheter holding pouch A suspended from straps Aa, secured to a user's waist using waist straps D. The catheter holding pouch A is constructed from two panels made from a washable lightweight fabric, being a rear panel (C, see figure 2) and a front panel B, defining an interior space E. The front panel has a cut-out section window that allows for the use to see through to the catheter bag gauge. The front panel and rear panel are joined together at the sides forming straps that are attached to a waist strap. The top of the pouch is open, allowing top access for easy removal and drainage of the catheter bag. The catheter holding pouch is worn around the waist, secured to the waist, tie or belt fasteners which may be any width, strap or belt. The pouch eliminates the need for adhesives.
Patent GB-2475527-A (GB)
Title: Multi-tier planting structure having rotatable planters
Inventor: JONES MAGGIE
IPC: A01G9/02
Filed: 2009-11-21
Abstract: A multi-tiered planting structure comprises a central column2, and a plurality of planting tiers3,6,9and a plurality of base plates1,5,8for supporting the tiers. Spacer sleeves4are positioned between the tiers to separate them from each other. The tiers, base plates and spacer sleeves are slid onto the column2. The structure may have an irrigation system comprising a flexible hose inserted into the column2and a plurality of water feeders on each tier. The base plates may contain ball bearing transfer devices to allow the tiers to be rotated or to revolve freely.
Patent GB-1117859-A (GB)
Title: Chain cutter for de-branching and de-barking trees
IPC: A01G23/095
Filed: 1967-03-03
Abstract: 1,117,859. Woodworking; removing bark. ROTENBURGER METALLWERKE G.m.b.H. 3 March, 1967 [9 March, 1966], No. 10056/67. Heading B5L. A chain cutter for de-branching and debarking trees comprises a link chain which serves as a carrier for cutting teeth mounted on the chain links and which, in use, at least partially embraces the tree trunk and has rollers for engaging the tree trunk, the cutting edges of the teeth projecting towards the tree trunk to points adjacent the points of engagement of the rollers with the tree trunk. The chain cutter has the rollers 2 between inner links 4 and intermediate links 5 and outer links 3, the outer links carrying cutting teeth 6, 7, 8 on their outer faces. The rollers 2 engage the trunk 9 and the cutting teeth 6 have their cutting edges 11 extending to points 12 adjacent the contact point of the rollers 2 with the trunk 9. The cutting teeth 7, 8 are staggered laterally of the length of the chain cutter, the teeth 8 extending outwardly of the cutter to provide a clearance when cutting a branch 19 from the trunk 9.
Patent GB-699407-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to closures for jam jars and like containers
IPC: B65D41/12
Filed: 1950-04-24
Abstract: 699,407. Container closures. METAL BOX CO., Ltd., STEPHENS, W. A., and EVANS, - A. J. P. Feb. 5, 1951 [April 24, 1950; Sept. 22, 1950], Nos. 10096/50 and 23319/50. Class 125(iii) A closure for a jam jar or like container having a bulge 8 beneath which the lower part of the skirt of the cap is engaged, is formed of thin gauge non- resilient sheet metal (0.006-0.014 inch.) such as aluminium the skirt 2 having an endless series of spaced triangular slots 1 forming straight fingers 4 curled at their tips 6, the closed ends of the slots being arranged so as to be on or just above the major diameter 7 of the bulge when the cap is applied to the container, and the bases of the triangular slots being 1/5th-1/6th of the width of the free ends of the fingers. The cap may be a snap-on cap with indentations in the top surface 10 to permit " breathing ", or a vacuum cap with a channel 11 into which is poured sealing composition 9. The cap may be applied to the container by a closuring machine comprising a bracelet of coil spring forced inwards by a conical wedge member to force the fingers 4 inwards. Specification 699,414 is referred to.
Patent GB-1085431-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to circuit arrangements for feeding a non-resistive non-linear load
IPC: H05B41/392
Filed: 1965-03-10
Abstract: 1,085,431. Control of A.C. loads. PHILIPS ELECTRONIC &ASSOCIATED INDUSTRIES Ltd. March 10, 1965 [March 12, 1964], No. 10180/65. Heading H2H. [Also in Division G3] A circuit for firing a pair of reverse parallel connected controlled rectifiers supplying a non- linear load which compensates to a major extent for mains voltage variations comprises a pair of Zener diodes 38, 39 in series with an inductor 40. A variation of mains voltage causes through an auto-transformer 31 a change of phase through circuit 38-40 which reflected through transformer 41-43 and transistors 45, 52 varies the phase delay of the firing pulses to thyristors 6, 7 to keep the output voltage approximately constant. The load may be one or more gas discharge tubes. The datum firing point is set by resistor 35.
Patent GB-610263-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of organic amino compounds
Filed: 1946-04-03
Abstract: Diamines are manufactured by the interaction of an aromatic hydrocarbon, of not more than two nuclei, having a plurality of reactive hydrogen atoms on aromatic nuclear carbon atoms, with at least two molecular proportions of a primary (preferred) or secondary amine having the amino group joined through a -CH2- group to a carbon atom in turn attached by an ethylenic double bond to a methylene (=CH2) group, in the presence of a Friedel-Crafts' polyvalent inorganic element halide catalyst, advantageously in an inert solvent, e.g. an aliphatic hydrocarbon.  The products are intermediates for dyestuffs and pharmaceutical compounds.  In examples: (1) benzene and b -methallylamine are refluxed in n-hexane in the presence of anhydrous aluminium chloride to produce bis-(amino-tert.-butyl)-benzene; (2) diphenyl similarly yields bis-(amino-tert.-butyl)-diphenyl; (3) naphthalene and allylamine similarly give bis-(b -amino-isopropyl)-naphthalene; (4) dibenzyl is treated as in (1) to form bis-(amino-tert.-butyl)-dibenzyl. Diphenylmethane is additionally specified as a starting material and boron trifluoride and ferric chloride as catalysts.  The products contain predominantly the 1 : 4- or 4 : 41-compound, which may be separated from isomers by fractional crystallization.
Patent GB-1296123-A (GB)
Title: Process for the manufacture of alkali metal salts of alkane-sulphonic acids
IPC: C07C/
Filed: 1970-03-04
Abstract: 1296123 Alkanesulphonic acid salts FARBWERKE HOECHST AG 4 March 1970 [4 March 1969] 10418/70 Heading C2C A process for the preparation of an alkali metal salt of an alkanesulphonic acid from the aqueous extracts obtainable from the reaction mixture obtained from the sulphoxidation of a paraffin hydrocarbon containing from 8 to 22 carbon atoms, comprises distilling the aqueous extracts until the main quantity of water is removed, removing from the distillation residue at least 65% by weight of the sulphuric acid originally present in the extracts by means of phase separation, neutralizing the alkanesulphonic acid solution obtained with alkali metal hydroxide and distilling the solution obtained in the presence of one or more oxyacids of phosphorus and/or one or more alkali metal salts of oxy-acids of phosphorus. The distillation residue may be further distilled to reduce the hydrocarbon content, preferably in the presence of steam. Hydrocarbons may be recycled to the sulphoxidation step. The reaction mixture may be bleached by H 2 O 2  or a substance yielding this after the removal of the sulphuric acid.
Patent GB-1272883-A (GB)
Title: Motion picture film cartridge
IPC: G03B23/02
Filed: 1970-03-04
Abstract: 1,272,883. Cine film cartridges. TECHNICOLOR, Inc. March 4, 1970 [May 19, 1969], No. 10440/70. Heading G2E. A cartridge for an endless coil of film or tape is made in two interfitting halves 10, 11 between which is rotatably supported a driven turn-table 12 supporting the coil from which the film is drawn through curved channel 16 to pass projection aperture plate 17 and sound pick-up station 24 before returning to the outer convolution of the coil, the channel 16 having inclined protuberances 63-85 and base protuberances 107-109 placed so that the film is contacted by its edges only. The projection beam is directed through aperture 19 for reflection, at a mirror entering aperture 20, through gate 21.
Patent GB-900544-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the electrodialysis of brackish water
Inventor: MATZ REUVEN
IPC: C02F1/469
Filed: 1959-03-25
Abstract: 900,544. Electro-dialysis of brackish waters. ISRAEL, STATE OF. Dec. 22, 1959 [March 25, 1959], No. 10441/59. Drawings to Specification. Class 41. Brackish water is de-salinated in an electrodialytic cell provided with alternate anionic and cationic permeable membranes to form concentrating cells and diluent cells, in which at short intervals the D.C. is disturbed, e.g. by imposing A.C. or by interrupting the D.C. during which time a reversed D.C. may also be applied, whereby the applied voltage falls to zero, or becomes negative. Preferably, the time interval of direct flow to interrupted flow is about 4:1. It is stated that deposits of hard scale on the membranes are thereby prevented. Electrical circuits for generating the required D.C. and A.C. are illustrated.
Patent GB-288341-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in straining devices for vacuum drying apparatus
IPC: F26B11/04
Filed: 1928-04-05
Abstract: 288,341. Jonsson, A. E. April 9, 1927, [Convention date]. Rotary containers.- The slots 2 in the suction pipe of a vacuous rotary drier for grain &c. are automatically cleaned by teeth 5 carried by members 6 supported in sleeves 7 detachably mounted in the rings 4 of a pendulous frame carrying a weight 11.
Patent GB-115958-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Steam Generators.
Inventor: THOMSON JOHN
IPC: F22B17/16
Filed: 1917-07-20
Abstract: 115,958. Thomson, J. July 20, 1917. Instantaneous generators.-In a boiler having inclined tubes 1 connected to headers 8, 9, the tubes are fitted at their upper ends with nozzles 2, which spray the water delivered into the tubes from the back header 8. Each nozzle has one or more spraying orifices, which are preferably so shaped that the water is given a rotary motion. A nozzle may be withdrawn by means of a bolt adapted to be screwed into a threaded hole in the nozzle. Water collecting in the drum 14 at the bottom of the front header is pumped into the drum 10 at the bottom of the back header. The upper tubes may serve as a superheater.
Patent GB-1323526-A (GB)
Title: Acoustically sensitive fluidic control device
IPC: F15B5/00
Filed: 1971-04-21
Abstract: 1323526 Fluidic switches AUTOMATIC SWITCH CO 21 April 1971 [14 May 1970] 10542/71 Heading G4P [Also in Division H4] A fluidic device for use in acoustically detecting the presence of sheets, cards or other objects comprises a dimpled membrane 60 extending across the control channel 56 of fluidic amplifier 10. The membrane effectively allows incident acoustic energy 78 to pass through it to set up a standing wave in control channel 56 and so switch the amplifier from a laminar flow state to a turbulent flow state, while isolating the amplifier from foreign particles and other contaminants. The membrane (e.g. of À00015 inch thick polyethylene terephthalate) is formed with indentations, projections or corrugations; these are stated to enhance its sensitivity to acoustic waves. The collector (output) channel 34 of amplifier 10 is connected to the control channel 44 of a second amplifier 12 so that in the presence of an acoustic signal 78 (e.g. of 50 kHz) fluid flow in amplifier 12 is laminar but switches to turbulent if signal 78 is absent. Input channels 24, 26 and venting channels 30, 38, 40 are provided.
Patent GB-376354-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to building motions for spinning and twisting machines
IPC: D01H1/36
Filed: 1931-04-10
Abstract: 376,354. Building motions for ring spinning and like frames. SEAMAN, D. S., 36, Olive Street, Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.A. April 10, 1931, No. 10600. [Class 120 (ii).] In a ring frame adapted for spinning mohair, bearded or soft yarns and comprising a ring rail to which a progressive traverse is given and a spindle rail which is slowly lowered as the ring rail rises to allow longer bobbins or tubes to be wound, the spindle rail 15 is supported by screwed pillars 38, 39 lowered by internally threaded gears 40 rotated by gears 42 on a shaft 43 driven from the gearing of the traverse mechanism of the ring rail. The ring rail 14 is carried by pillars 20, 21 suspended by chains 22, 23 from a slide member 24 adjustably secured to a slide 26 associated with a screw or insert 27 on block as indicated which is rotated through gearing 6 by a worm wheel 36 engaging a worm on a main shaft 34. The screw passes through a collar 71 on the end of a lever 28 pivoted at 9 to the ring frame and the lever is displaced to reciprocate the screw and slide 26 by a lever 30 in engagement with a heart-shaped cam 8 on the shaft 34, the rotation of the screw in the collar effecting the progression of the traverse. Guard-plates 50 secured to a fixed plate 51 pass through slots in the ring rail 14 and slits S in the pillars 20, 21 to present continuous surfaces which prevent interference of the balloons with one another.
Patent GB-591086-A (GB)
Title: Production of new synthetic rubber-like materials
IPC: C08F236/16
Filed: 1945-04-27
Abstract: Synthetic rubber-like materials of improved resistance to oil and freezing are prepared by copolymerizing a mixture of from 80-97 per cent of 2 - fluoro - 1.3 - butadiene or a homologue thereof, and from 20-3 per cent of acrylonitrile or alkyl-substituted acrylonitriles. Preferably, the copolymerization is carried out in aqueous emulsion containing a peroxide or persulphate catalyst.  The resulting latex may be stabilized before coagulation and the copolymer compounded, molded and vulcanized by processes usual to chloroprene synthetic rubbers.  In examples, fluoroprene and acrylonitrile are emulsified in an aqueous medium containing sodium oleate, sodium hydroxide, a formaldehyde/sodium naphthalene sulphonate condensation product, potassium persulphate, potassium ferricyanide and lauryl mercaptan and copolymerized in a sealed vessel under heat and agitation.  After stabilization and coagulation the product may be compounded and cured. Specifications 504,466 and 570,662 are referred to.